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UAV event in Donetsk, Slovyansk area, Ukraine on Thu 20th August 2026

20th August 2026

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Ten injured and shops hit in Russian attacks on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk – photo, video.

Russian forces struck the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, injuring at least ten people.

Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration; a video posted by Donbas.Realii (Donbas.Realities), a Radio Liberty project

Details: Russia attacked Sloviansk with drones at 08:20. A shop in a residential area was hit, which caused a fire. Three people were injured.

A further seven people were injured in Kramatorsk, which Russian forces struck nine times from 10:50 onwards. Early reports indicate that Russia used FAB-250 aerial bombs fitted with UMPK kits, which convert unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. A shop, a business and an infrastructure facility were hit.

All the appropriate emergency services are working at the scenes.

Quote from Filashkin: "The Russians are once again striking cities in broad daylight – shops, businesses, residential neighbourhoods.

It is dangerous to stay in Donetsk Oblast! Stay safe and evacuate to safer oblasts!"

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